Azerbaijan, Baku, Dec. 11 / Trend /
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev today has received Tamas Ajan, president of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF).
Tamas Ajan said the IWF has decided to hold its next congress in Baku, and stressed the importance of this event.
Ajan said the congress would bring together representatives from more than 100 countries, adding that the congress would be followed by a tournament involving athletes from 25 countries.
President Ilham Aliyev recalled his meeting with Tamas Ajan during the London Summer Olympic Games.
The Head of State underscored the importance of the fact that the IWF would hold its next congress in Baku.
The sides spoke of government care for development of all spheres of sports in Azerbaijan, including weightlifting.
The importance of Azerbaijani athletes' success, gained at international competitions was emphasized at the meeting.
The sides also expressed confidence that Azerbaijan's cooperation with the IWF would further develop.
Azerbaijani President meets head of International Weightlifting Federation
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev today has received Tamas Ajan, president of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF).
